Search Sweffling planning applications
118 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Sweffling · updated daily · East Suffolk Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Sweffling Lodge Rectory Road Sweffling Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2BGAwaiting decisionTo install 15 Akko Energy 515-watt black solar panels the south-facing rear roof slope of the barn, a compatible inverter, and one FoxESS EP11 battery to be installed inside the barn.Full ApplicationReceived 30 Sep 2026DC/26/3422/FUL
- Redundant Agricutural Buildings At White House Farm Glemham Road Sweffling SuffolkAwaiting decisionVariation of Condition 1 of DC/22/3124/OUT - Hybrid application for the demolition of existing agricultural buildings and outline planning permission for a phased development of three houses and associated works. - Revised access and associated landscaping and layout relating to phase 1: Access to and common parts of the site To be revised to refer to the house plots onlyReceived 24 Sep 2026DC/26/3363/VOC
- Sweffling Lodge Rectory Road Sweffling Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2BGWithdrawnListed Building Consent - Add solar panels on the south facing, rear elevation, roof of the barn.�Received 21 Aug 2026Decided 6 Oct 2026DC/26/2400/LBC
- The Old Rectory Rectory Road Sweffling Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2BGAwaiting decisionMinor internal alterations to the ground floor of the north range, construction of a small extension within the existing service courtyard and formation of a new opening in the service courtyard wall to allow a better connection to the garden.Full ApplicationReceived 8 Jan 2026DC/26/0058/FUL
- The Old Rectory Rectory Road Sweffling Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2BGApprovedListed Building Consent - Minor internal alterations to the ground floor of the north range, construction of a small extension within the existing service courtyard and formation of a new opening in the service courtyard wall to allow a better connection to the garden.Listed Building ConsentReceived 8 Jan 2026Decided 4 Mar 2026DC/26/0059/LBC
Planning in Sweffling
Only 5 decisions near Sweffling in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sweffling in the last 24 months, from East Suffolk Council's planning register.
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IP17 218 applications in the last 12 months
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About Sweffling
Sweffling is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, with a small population of 187 as of the 2011 census. It is situated near the town of Saxmundham and the village of Rendham, making it a peaceful location for potential development. From 1974 until 2019, Sweffling was part of the Suffolk Coastal district, which may be relevant for planning applications and local governance considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 187. It sits within the Swefling district.
Property prices in Sweffling show an average sale price of £403,016, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sweffling area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sweffling a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Sweffling has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sweffling planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sweffling, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Sweffling.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (2).